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Lydia Burleson
Communication and Alumni Engagement Associate at Dwight Hall At Yale
Lydia Burleson is a doctoral candidate at Stanford University and co-founder of Inspira Education, a college advising social enterprise.12 She graduated cum laude from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in English, focusing on 20th Century American Literature and Nonfiction Creative Writing.14
As a first-generation, low-income student from rural Texas, Burleson has personal experience with the challenges of the college application process.2 This background has motivated her to make higher education more accessible to prospective students.
At Inspira Education, Burleson serves as a Co-Founder and Senior Advisor, working to offer student-centered services and increase education access within the college application process.13 The company aims to transform the college application process by making it human-centered and placing students first.5
Burleson's academic research focuses on how 20th century American literature and media shape our conception of self and others.1 She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in English at Stanford University, supported by Knight Hennessy Global Leadership funding.14
Throughout her career, Burleson has held various positions related to education and communication, including:
- Communication and Alumni Engagement Associate at Dwight Hall At Yale
- Solving Global Challenges Instructor at Yale Young Global Scholars
- Writing Fellow at Yale University
- Yale & You Admissions Office Ambassador
- Admissions Office Blogger at Yale University1
